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Helene Elliott: Logan Couture is stepping up in a big way for Sharks
Logan Couture, Doughty's childhood pal and now a rival as a center for the San Jose Sharks, stayed behind the camera, deliberately beyond reach of the revered prize.
The Sharks poured on the pressure to start the third period, but couldn't produce the go-ahead goal.
Sharks lose on two late goals by Kings
Two power-play goals by the Los Angeles Kings 22 seconds apart with less than two minutes to play turned a bad day for the Sharks into a miserable one.
Tuesday's NHL roundup: Kings blank Sharks in Game 1
Jonathan Quick made 35 saves in his sixth career playoff shutout, and the Los Angeles Kings opened their second-round series with a 2-0 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday night.
NHL: San Jose Sharks, Los Angeles Kings prepare for California clash
Although Joe Thornton and Dustin Brown might not agree on much else over the next two weeks, both captains believe hockey has never been bigger or better in California, from the thriving youth game all the way to their state's three winning NHL clubs.
San Jose Sharks: Raffi Torres, Scott Hannan deals nearly never happened
But Wilson wouldn't have pursued the moves if not for an uptick in the team's performance in late March.
Sharks: Team has a new spring in its step since departures, additions
Sharks general manager Doug Wilson does not usually tip his hand before making any moves, but in March he signaled that he was taking an unconventional approach to the NHL's April 3 trade deadline.
Sharks' defensemen reunited and thriving
It's not quite like old times, when Brad Stuart was one of the Sharks' best offensive defensemen and steady Scott Hannan had one of the more impressive heads of hair in the NHL.
Sharks F Adam Burish out for 2nd round
The San Jose Sharks will begin the second round of the playoffs somewhat short-handed after losing forward Adam Burish to an undisclosed upper-body injury.
Marleau OT goal gives Sharks sweep
Patrick Marleau scored a power-play goal 13:18 into overtime and the San Jose Sharks completed their first playoff sweep in franchise history, beating the Vancouver Canucks 4-3 Tuesday night.
Melancholy Canucks fans find no thrill in life on the edge
A fan takes a photo on her cellphone with San Jose Sharks Scott Hannan while the Sharks played the Vancouver Canucks during the third period of game 2 of the Stanley Cup playoffs in Vancouver May 3, 2013.
San Jose Sharks' Antti Niemi solid in goal
Goalie Antti Niemi finished with 28 saves for the Sharks in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Vancouver Canucks at a raucous HP Pavilion.
Which Former Nashville Predator Do You Want to See Win the Stanley Cup?
While Nashville Predators fans are left on the outside looking in to the 2013 Stanley Cup playoffs, there are familiar ties to a number of teams, since so many former Preds are playing for contenders this season.
Luongo's play is no surprise; Sharks shut down Sedins
The way Vancouver Canucks goalie Roberto Luongo was dialed in during the first half of Wednesday's 3-1 Game 1 loss to the San Jose Sharks, it was easy to forget last week's mini-controversy. That was in regard to head coach Alain Vigneault leaving Luongo in the net for seven Edmonton Oilers goals in the Canucks' regular-season finale.
San Jose Sharks notebook: Scott Hannan gets the nod over Matt Tennyson
With defenseman Jason Demers out with an ankle injury, Sharks coach Todd McLellan opted to go for veteran Scott Hannan over rookie Matt Tennyson as the blue-line replacement in Wednesday night's Game 1. Hannan was acquired at the trade deadline as playoff insurance, but his experience is offset by the puck-carrying potential of Tennyson.
Mid-Season Trades Have San Jose Sharks in Better Shape For NHL Playoffs
Heading into the NHL trade deadline, San Jose Sharks general manager Doug Wilson didn't hold any punches in transforming his team into a speedier, grittier competitor down the stretch and into their first round playoff series against the Vancouver Canucks.
The third-seeded Vancouver Canucks aim for a 1-0 lead in the best-of-seven Western Conference quarterfinals, as they host the San Jose Sharks in the opener at Rogers Arena.
Forward Torres may provide physical dimension Sharks need for playoff run
Although he made a positive impact for the Sharks in their final 11 regular season games, forward Raffi Torres may become one of San Jose's greatest assets when its first-round series with the Vancouver Canucks begins Wednesday at Rogers Arena.
How the Sharks can beat the Vancouver Canucks
For the second time in three years, the Sharks will face the Vancouver Canucks in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
West preview: No. 3 Canucks vs. No. 6 Sharks
The popular narrative on the San Jose Sharks heading into this season was that their championship window had finally come to a close.